Finding the Third Proportional to 20,412 and 44,469
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,412 and 44,469 is: 96,878.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,412 : 44,469 = 44,469 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,412/44,469 = 44,469/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,412x = 44,469 × 44,469 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,412x = 1,977,491,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,977,491,961/20,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,878.89
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